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March 7, 2026ACS Applied Polymer Materials1 citations

Tunable Triple-Shape Memory Materials from Crystalline Micellar Networks in Epoxy

Tunable Triple-Shape Memory Materials from Crystalline Micellar Networks Embedded in Epoxy Matrices

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AMAilín MateosUCUlises CasadoMCMarcelo Ceolín

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Overview

This work demonstrates a method to create triple-shape memory systems using crystalline micelles in epoxy, suggesting advancements for adaptive devices.

Key Points

  • The research aims to develop a versatile method for creating triple-shape memory materials with distinct shape programming capabilities.
  • Utilized elongated crystalline micelles formed through crystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA)
  • Created a three-dimensional micellar network within a cross-linked epoxy matrix
  • Conducted photopolymerization of epoxy at room temperature to preserve micellar structure
  • Adjusted the poly(ethylene-block-ethylene oxide) content to tune thermal transition positions
  • Achieved two distinct thermally activated switching transitions: melting of the crystalline network and glass transition of the epoxy matrix
  • Demonstrated precise control over shape programming and recovery with the developed materials
  • Found that varying PE-b-PEO content effectively tuned material performance and transition behavior

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Mateos et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2075af8044f7a4eb387https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.5c04452
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